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A massive, out-of-control inferno tore through a beachfront resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, killing a woman and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and staff.<\/p>\n

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The fierce and fast-spreading fire broke out at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel, sending plumes of thick, dark smoke billowing over the picturesque Caribbean coastline.<\/p>\n

Video footage shows voracious flames and smoke sweeping through thatched roofs and hotel facilities.<\/p>\n

One woman, identified as 46-year-old Italian national Francesca Valentino, was killed. <\/p>\n

Three people were taken to medical facilities in Bayahibe, and six others were treated at the scene, according to the Dominican Republic\u2019s pre-hospital emergency directorate.<\/p>\n

Initial reports indicate that the fire ignited due to \u201croof structures made of palm\u201d and unfavorable weather conditions, according to authorities.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPreliminary observations indicate that the fire spread rapidly due to the flammable nature \u200bof parts of the roof structures made of palm, as \u200bwell as wind conditions,\u201d the Dominican Emergency Operations Center (COE) said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTourist activities \u200bin Bayahibe and the surrounding area remain unaffected \u200band \u2060continue to take place safely and as normal,\u201d COE added.<\/p>\n

The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace, part of the same chain, did not sustain any damage.<\/p>\n

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Bayahibe is a popular destination for U.S. and international tourists on the Dominican Republic\u2019s southeastern coast.<\/p>\n

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Wyndham Hotels did not immediately respond to The Post\u2019s request for comment.<\/p>\n

With Post wires <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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